American Dryer Corp AD-24 Phase 7 installation manual Gas

2.Electrical Service Specifications

IMPORTANT: Figures shown are for non-reversing models only. For reversing models contact the factory.

a. Gas Models Only

Gas

ELECTRICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (PER DRYER)

IMPORTANT: 208 VAC AND 230/240 VAC ARE NOT THE SAME. When ordering, specify exact voltage.

NOTES: A. When fuses are used they must be dual element, time delay, current limiting, class RK1 or RK5 ONLY. Calculate/determine correct fuse value, by applying either local and/or National Electrical Codes to listed appliance amp draw data.

B.Circuit breakers are thermal-magnetic (industrial) motor curve type ONLY. For others, calculate/verify correct breaker size according to appliance amp draw rating and type of breaker used.

C.Circuit breakers for 3-phase (3ø) dryers must be 3-pole type.

	SERVICE	PHASE	WIRE	APPROX.		CIRCUIT
				AMP DRAW
	VOLTAGE		SERVICE			BREAKER
				60 Hz	50 Hz
	120	1ø	2	8.7	—	15
	208	1ø	2	5.2	—	15
	240	1ø	2	4.8	5.8	15
	208	3ø	3	3.0	—	15
	240	3ø	3	3.2	3.6	15
	380-400	3ø	4*	—	2.2	15
	416	3ø	4*	—	2.3	15
	460/480	3ø	3	2.1	—	15
* 3-Wire is available.						6/3/08

b.Electric Models Only

ALL electrically heated dryers must be connected to the electric service shown on the dryer’s data label. The connecting wires must be properly sized to handle the rated current.

Electric

ELECTRICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (PER DRYER)

IMPORTANT: 208 VAC AND 230/240 VAC ARE NOT THE SAME. When ordering, specify exact voltage.

NOTES: A. When fuses are used they must be dual element, time delay, current limiting, class RK1 or RK5 ONLY. Calculate/determine correct fuse value, by applying either local and/or National Electrical Codes to listed appliance amp draw data.

B.Circuit breakers are thermal-magnetic (industrial) type ONLY. For others, calculate/verify correct breaker size according to appliance amp draw rating and type of breaker used.

C.Circuit breakers for 3-phase (3ø) dryers must be 3-pole type.

SERVICE VOLTAGE

PHASE

WIRE

SERVICE

APPROX.

AMP DRAW

60 Hz 50 Hz

CIRCUIT

BREAKER

		18 kW
208	1ø	2	92	—	125
240	1ø	2	—	81	110
240	1ø	2	80	—	100
208	3ø	3	55	—	70
240	3ø	3	48	—	60
		20 kW
208	1ø	2	101	—	150
240	1ø	2	88	—	110
		24 kW
208	3ø	3	72	—	90
240	3ø	3	63	—	80
416	3ø	4*	—	39	50
460	3ø	3	32	—	40
480	3ø	3	31	—	40
* 3-Wire is available.					6/3/08

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